– Specifications and Design Highlights
· 5.4-liter supercharged V-8 producing an estimated 540-horsepower and 510 ft.-lbs. of torque
· Ford Racing Power Upgrade Pack featuring revised calibration and cold air intake system
· 6-speed manual transmission with 3.73:1 rear axle ratio
· Ford Racing performance exhaust system
· Unique performance suspension tuning: springs, dampers, and stabilizer bars
· Shelby-designed ‘GT500KR’ 20-inch wheels (18-inch version for production)
· Ford Racing short-throw shifter and front strut tower brace
· Unique carbon composite hood featuring classic Shelby ‘KR’ design
· Front brake cooling ducts
· ‘Shelby’ lettering across the front edge of hood and rear decklid
· 40th Anniversary badges on the front quarter panels
· Carroll Shelby signature embroidered headrests and floor mats
· Official Shelby CSM 40th Anniversary GT500KR dash plate
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DEARBORN, Mich., March 30 - Ford and Shelby Automobiles are at it again, this time in celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR. To be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the 2008 Shelby GT500KR—the most powerful Mustang to date—will once again mark Mustang as ‘King of the Road.’ “I’m proud to once again be a part of an historical moment, bringing back the ‘King of the Road’ Mustang, and collaborating with Ford SVT and Ford Racing” said Carroll Shelby. “I’m committed to continuously upping the ante when it comes to performance, and it’s great to be doing it with Ford.” “The return of the Shelby GT500KR further establishes Mustang as the true king of the pony car segment,” said Robert Parker, manager of Ford Car Brand. “With the unveiling of the new KR we are staying true to the promise we made our loyal Mustang fans to continue Mustang’s prowess by bringing new, exciting and more powerful Mustangs to market.”
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Gary Davis, vice president of production and product development for Shelby Automobiles, played a key role in defining the look of the custom designed carbon composite hood for the GT500KR. His knowledge of the original GT500KR helped sculpt a modern interpretation of the original’s bulging hood scoop, a visual indication of the extra horsepower packed beneath it. The hood is secured by a pair of stainless steel, twist-down hood pins. The composite front valance houses a pair of chrome-trimmed, functional brake ducts to cool the large 14-inch, vented Brembo front brakes.
. The roush mustang can corner and can put on the same time as the GT500 on the top gear track with 50 hp less.
